Conference presentation
Queensland’s coastal planning regime: the extent of participation in coastal governance
USC Research Conference, 2013 (Sunshine Coast, Australia, 01-Jul-2013–05-Jul-2013)
University of the Sunshine Coast
2013
Abstract
This paper examines the current coastal planning framework of Queensland, focussing on evaluation of participation methods used in developing the State coastal policy instruments. Document analysis and semi-structured interviews are used to assess the effectiveness of participation in the coastal planning process in Queensland focusing South East Queensland against ICZM governance indicators. Analysis of relevant plans, policies and legislation shows there is limited scope for participation in the development of plans and strategies. However, semi-structured interview results reveal how participation is valued by the stakeholders. This research demonstrates the importance of understanding stakeholder values and opinions when trying to improve decision making outcomes which affect the coast.
Details
- Title
- Queensland’s coastal planning regime: the extent of participation in coastal governance
- Authors
- Sabiha Zafrin (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
- Conference details
- USC Research Conference, 2013 (Sunshine Coast, Australia, 01-Jul-2013–05-Jul-2013)
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Date published
- 2013
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2013 the author.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449000502621
- Output Type
- Conference presentation
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